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The Universal Tool Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

You are only truly one with Jesus when you eat with Him. You are only truly one with anyone by means of eating with them. It was by means of food and eating that Joseph worked out reconciliation with his brothers.

Life revolves around eating, for where there is no eating there is no life. Our vacation made us all the more aware of this obvious truth, for everyday we had to make decisions about where we would eat. In Fort Lauderdale where we stayed there is a place to eat every few feet, and along the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:24-34

Ephesians Series - Part 5 - We Have Redemption Through His Blood Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 10, 2020

Ever since the fall of Adam, men, women, boys and girls have been enslaved to sin and are guilty before God...

Eph 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; The One “in whom we have redemption” is “the Beloved” of verse six. The verb “have” in Ephesians 1:7 is in the present tense and durative in action, making verse seven literally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

Revelation 20-22 is all about the Judgement, the new Jerusalem, and Jesus!

(Part 10) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/3/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’ve reached the end our unforgettable journey through the puzzles and prophecies of Revelation. I want to thank each of you for sticking with me throughout this series—some of you may be glad ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

There Is One God And Father Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2024

The final one of the seven ones that lead to unity is "There is one God and Father." In this sermon, we explore what it means that this one God is the Father of all, above all, through all and in all.

A. We’ve been studying the seven ones that equal unity from Ephesians 4:4-6. 1. In our text for this series, Paul declared: 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope at your calling— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 1:29-30, Romans 11:33-36, Ephesians 1:3-6, Romans 8:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sinner Transformed Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

What is it that takes a person from my life as a Sinner to a life that embraces the forgiveness of Jesus Christ?

The Sinner Transformed November 17, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 7:36-50 We are continuing today in the last few of our parables. And today's parable is very timely. Today's parable is about the transformed sinner. Now come on when you think about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Brethren

Enjoy Life In God’s Family!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 28, 2024

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have saved us and now welcome us into the family of God. That’s a powerful point for us to take with us this Trinity Sunday. We are sanctified by the Spirit. We are children of the Father. We are siblings with the Son.

“Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.” That’s how the creation account in Genesis 1 describes God’s decision to create human beings. And then on the sixth day of creation week that is exactly what he did. Of course, Genesis 2 gives us more detail about the “process” that God went ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Every Spiritual Blessing In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 10, 2022

Many Christians today have their eyes set on rolling hills of worldly blessings, never realizing we have within our grasp the richest reserve of blessing in Jesus that will never go empty.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I want to ask for some license for just a moment to revisit a story I put into the newsletter last Sunday. It is about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, John 15:16, Matthew 25:34, Colossians 2:14, Galatians 3:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Growing In Grace Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002

What are some words that describe growing in grace?

Growing in Grace, Part 2 of the Grace series 2 Peter 3:18 This is part 2 of a two part series on grace; the first part was grounded in Grace. Review of that: The dynamics of grace, (where sin abounds grace much more abounds); the Definition of Grace: God stooping and bending toward us in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Father's Love Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

God is absolutely crazy about us as any Father would be for His child.

WHEN I STOP AND THINK ABOUT IT, I HAVE TO ADMIT THAT THERE ARE MANY REASONS GOD CHOOSES TO SAVES ALL OF US: TO BRING GLORY TO HIMSELF, TO APPEASE HIS JUSTICE, AND TO DEMONSTRATE HIS SOVEREIGNTY. BUT ONE OF THE SWEETEST AND MOST POWERFUL REASONS THAT GOD WORKS TO SAVE US IS SIMPLY BECAUSE HE IS SO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Story About Money... Keep The Change

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 17, 2004

Jesus is telling us to use our money to help people, and to gain their friendships. And when our money is all gone, we will be left with eternal riches and our friends at our side in Heaven because they came to believe because of our good gifts.

A STORY ABOUT MONEY... KEEP THE CHANGE LUKE 16:1-15 INTRODUCTION... Bark worse than the Bite, Campus Life, December 1980, p. 19 What is the most outrageous thing you would do for $10,000 cash? That’s the question posed by Chicago radio station WKOX, which attracted responses from more than 6,000 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Could God Love Us?

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 2, 2001

If we are so sinful, how could God love us? What kind of love would allow him to love us?

Morning Message Central Church of Christ February 4, 2000 John Dobbs HOW COULD GOD LOVE US? Introduction: Today we begin a series on love from the book of 1 John. John had a fiery and destructive temperament! He wanted to call down fire from heaven on some of Jesus’ enemies! Jesus called him a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Gift Of Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 9, 2010

Romans 8 gives us a great picture of God's love both "in us" and "for us."

God's Gift of Love Romans 8:31-39 * James 1:17 says, “Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.” Think about those two things, “generous acts & perfect gifts.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Great Affirmations In A Day Of Denial Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 12, 2010

Our world is a denying, divisive place but Christ is God's great affirmation of love to us

Division, dogmatism and denial seem to be hallmarks of our culture, including the church. We don't have to look far to see it either. Turn on talk radio and you'll here diatribe after diatribe. Products and pharmaceutical make a promise instant health or beauty. Spiritual gurus, self-help writers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Family Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2007

Being in the family holds some exciting possibilities.

•This past weekend our teenagers has a “Disciple Now” weekend and studied a curriculum entitled, “Logos”. •The word is “logahs” not “logos”. The simple definition given for this word is “the word”, yet it is more. The internet dictionary says, “the divine word of God; the 2nd person in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Identity In Christ

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

Many Christians gain their identity more from their family background, work or human relationships than they from who they are in Christ.

Our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:13 Our Identity in Christ We live in a world that is full of people who are lost… where many believe that they simply don’t fit in. We live in a world were many people are searching for a sense of belonging to someone or something… We live in a time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God